Definitions

Question 1

Archipelago

Answer 1

An area that contains a group of islands scattered in a body of water

Question 2

Bakufu

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A term meaning ‘tent government’ established at Kamakura in 1185

Question 3

Bushi

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Warrior class of japan, includs shoguns, daimyo and samurai

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Bushido

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Chivalric code for samurais

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Clan

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Noble interellated families who shared power and privilege

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Daimyo

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Lord who ruled over an area

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Dynasty

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A family of rules; period of time a family remained in power

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Eta

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An outcast group who did ‘impure work’ such as the burial of the dead

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Feudal

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System where daimyos held their land and castles for showing loyalty to shogun

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Hinin

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‘Non people’ referred to as beggars, travelling performers, and scavengers

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Hiragana

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Japanese writing system

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Jujutsu

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Japanese system of unarmed combat and physical training

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Kami

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Spirit being, a Japanese word applied to anything extraordinary

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Nanban

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‘Southern barbarian’; became the japanese word for Europeans

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Ronin

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A samurai without a daimyo lord

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Samurai

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Warriors of Japan who served their daimyo lords and lived in the castle towns

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Seppuku

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A form of suicide

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Shinto

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Japenese religion

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Shogun

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The Japanese emperor’s chief military adviser

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Seii Tai-Shogun

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military commander and the political leader

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Sakoku

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Isolationist Policy

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Koku

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How much rice one person needed to eat a year

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Neo-Confucianism

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Chinese philosophy that combines ideals from Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism. Emphasizes the importance of individual will, the will of fate, and moral/spiritual virtue.

Question 25

money dealings were

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immoral according to Confucian thought.

Question 26

centralized control of the shogunate means

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way for the Tokugawa Shogunate to maintain absolute control and ensure stability in Japan

Question 27

During the Edo Period, samurai

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served as city administrators in major towns, handling law enforcement, prosecution, and judicial matters. They also oversaw various aspects of governance, including religious affairs and controlling firearms

Question 29

How does this source reflect the changing role of samurai during the Tokugawa period?

Answer 29

Examine how samurai transitioned from warriors to administrators. Consider how Bushido values adapted to this new role.

Question 30

How Confucianism influenced Tokugawa Japan through social hierarchy:

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Social Hierarchy: Confucian principles reinforced the class structure and its rankings. This hierarchy emphasized duty and respect, promoting a sense of order and stability.

Question 30

How Confucianism influenced Tokugawa Japan through Government and Rule.

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Government and Rule: The Tokugawa shogunate saw itself as a moral authority, drawing on Confucian ideas of kind leadership. Rulers were expected to govern wisely and virtuously, ensuring harmony in society.

Question 31

How Confucianism influenced Tokugawa Japan through Education and Scholarship.

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Education and Scholarship: Confucian schools flourished, and scholars were highly valued. The emphasis on learning encouraged disciplined study, particularly in philosophy, history, and governance.

Question 32

How Confucianism influenced Tokugawa Japan through Family and Ethics.

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Family and Ethics: Filial piety—the Confucian virtue of respect for one's parents and ancestors—was deeply ingrained in Tokugawa society. Family loyalty and social obligations were paramount.

Question 33

How Confucianism influenced Tokugawa Japan through the control of the merchant class.

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Control of the Merchant Class: Despite the growing economic influence of merchants, Confucianism viewed commerce as morally inferior to agriculture, leading to restrictions on merchant behavior and wealth display

Question 34

Tokugawa policies include and was mainly influenced by

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Buke Shohatto. Social Structure Isolationist Policy. Mainly influenced by Confucianism